One NBA writer predicts that the Dallas Mavericks will trade shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. this season. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report believes the Mavericks will move on from Hardaway Jr. and make a “win-now” trade for stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
“Unless the fit between Irving and Doncic falls apart, Hardaway Jr.’s contract feels like the Mavericks’ safest bet for a trade,” Bailey wrote. “Given the pressure that could come as a result of having Kyrie and Luka on the roster, the front office will almost certainly chase win-now trades if the Mavs don’t get off to a hot start.”
The Mavericks tried to trade Hardaway Jr. in the offseason. However, the front office didn’t find the right deal. Hardaway Jr. is making $17.9 million this season. The veteran will make $16.2 million next season, the final year of his contract.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tim Hardaway Jr., Dallas Mavericks Updates
Hardaway Jr. appeared in 71 games for the Mavericks last season. He averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 40.1% from the field, 38.5% from beyond the arc and 77.0% from the free-throw line.
The Mavericks have started this season 2-0. They beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 and the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2. Hardaway Jr. scored 17 points against the Spurs and 19 points versus the Nets.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tim Hardaway Jr., Dallas Mavericks Updates
Hardaway Jr. has career averages of 14.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists with the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Mavericks. It will be interesting to see if Dallas moves the Michigan product before the February 2024 trade deadline.
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